CGOA Gitops Terminology Practice Question
In the context of GitOps, what is the primary role of the 'Source of Truth'?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To serve as the definitive, version-controlled repository for the system's desired configuration.
The Source of Truth (typically a Git repository) holds the desired state of the entire system, ensuring that all cluster changes are versioned, audited, and reproducible.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To store the database backups for the application.
Why it's wrong here
Databases use storage backends, not Git repositories.
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To host the container images used by the applications.
Why it's wrong here
Container registries host images; Git hosts the manifests/config.
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To act as the runtime environment where pods are scheduled.
Why it's wrong here
The Kubernetes cluster is the runtime; Git is the reference.
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To serve as the definitive, version-controlled repository for the system's desired configuration.
Why this is correct
Git acts as the record of what the infrastructure and application state should be.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CNCF / Linux Foundation exam blueprint
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